Vintage Turquoise Petit Point Silver Belt Buckle Sterling by J M Begay 4015

Vintage Turquoise Petit Point Silver Belt Buckle

This Vintage Turquoise Petit Point Silver Belt Buckle was handmade by Navajo smith, Johnny Mike Begay. It features a traditional Sterling design packed with natural Turquoise teardrops, rounds and ovals.....and they have aged beautifully! All are individually bezel set with twisted wire accents. A partially hammered frame finishes this Sterling accessory. It’s 3” by 2-3/4” with a 1-1/2” keeper. In very good, used condition, it's initial hallmarked. This Vintage Turquoise Petit Point Silver Belt Buckle is Native American jewelry that honors a rich, cultural heritage that can be worn and enjoyed today, tomorrow and beyond! 

NOTE: This comes with the original patina, but can be buffed to a new high shine, making it non-returnable.

Johnny Mike (1933-1976) lived in Houck, AZ. He was the brother of Kenneth and worked for a time for White Hogan in Scottsdale. He won several awards at the 1976 Santa Fe Indian Market. His work was included in "Jewels of the Southwest" at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe in 2002. He is referenced in Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks", Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest" and Schaaf's "American Indian Jewelry I".